Benedictine University Demographics & Diversity Overview

55%
Minority Students
49%
Female Students
0%
International
30
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Benedictine University has a diverse student body with 55% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
43.6%(1,024)
Hispanic
21.3%(499)
African American
9.6%(225)
Asian
17.9%(421)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%(25)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(6)
Two or More Races
2.3%(54)
Unknown
3.9%(92)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color55%
Total Enrollment4,644
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Benedictine University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Benedictine University has a gender distribution of 49% female students and 51% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
51.1%(1,226)
Women
48.9%(1,171)

Gender Statistics

Men1,226

26% of total enrollment

Women1,171

25% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Benedictine University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 51% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.6%(11)
18-19
31.5%(580)
20-21
35.5%(654)
22-24
24.0%(443)
25+
8.4%(154)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.2%(2)
22-24
14.8%(170)
25+
85.0%(975)

Age Diversity Insights

51%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

48%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Benedictine University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 75% in-state residents, 25% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
74.8%(264)
Out-of-State
24.9%(88)
International
0.3%(1)

Regional Representation

In-State264

75% of student body

Out-of-State88

25% of student body

International1

0% of student body

States Represented

30 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

55%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

49%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age